Madelyn Most wrote at Camerimage last November: “There was a certain buzz, not only about the new cameras, but what impact digital technology was having on the actual job and responsibilities of cinematographers. Has it really surpassed film?”

Madelyn prepared a 12-page booklet of observations by cinematographers, mostly British and American, assembled fast and furiously in time for the BSC show this past February 2012.

In a few weeks, Madelyn will update us with new comments in a new booklet consisting of French cinematographers. It will be interesting to compare what has happened in the intervening year, and to see what cultural currents emerge.

Previously, Madelyn Most discussed the impact of digital on cinematographers, mostly in England. In this article, she takes her investigation to France:

Returning home to France last winter, I wondered how cinematographers here would respond to the digital versus film debate. After lengthy interviews and discussions, each person decided to compose their own contribution in their own words. Here are their most immediate, honest, and sincere thoughts on the subject.

Series "Through the Lens" from Craft Truck was great. To be honest I preferred some episodes with lesser known cinematographers (compared to Willis, Cundey or Lachman) - interview with Tom Richmond is my favorite. Some videos were linked before, here is full list: